Juliette Lewis In Talks For 'August: Osage County'

EXCLUSIVE:Juliette Lewis is in negotiations to join August: Osage County. The actress would play the role of Karen, the self-deluding youngest daughter, in the dark family comedy being financed and distributed by The Weinstein Company. Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts have already been cast in the film. Based on Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play, August: Osage Countytells the tale of a severely dysfunctional Oklahoma clan and the family crisis that brings them back together. John Wells is directing; Letts is writing the adaptation of his play. George Clooney and Grant Heslov are producing along with Jean Doumanian and Steve Traxler. Claire Rudnick Polstein is executive producing. The movie is scheduled to start filming in September. Lewis is repped by Buchwald/Fortitude and managed by Untitled Entertainment.

Kudos to Juliette Lewis. Such a talent. What a great addition to the cast.

Alex • on Jul 17, 2012 1:41 pm

It really was a wonderful play. Hope the movie does business.

Jenn • on Jul 17, 2012 1:41 pm

CANNOT wait for this film! This is my fav play of all time! Juliette will be fantastic as Karen

AnnetteALV • on Jul 17, 2012 1:41 pm

I cannot wait for this movie! Love JULIETTE (and MERYL!) WOOT!

HJJ • on Jul 17, 2012 1:41 pm

Just read this play. This is a critical role and Juliette will not only nail it, but she kooks like she could actually be Julia’s sister, which is always refreshing. Now, who’s playing the other sister? Kyra Sedgewick or Monica Potter? Who’s playing the male lead? I pictured Brian Cox or someone like that.

Lee Peterson • on Jul 17, 2012 1:41 pm

Brilliant! What a powerhouse cast already.

sick of meryl and Julia and so are alot of people • on Jul 17, 2012 1:41 pm

Shirley Maclaine or Ellen Bernstyn -I know I spelled that wrong- for Violet